University of Kentucky spokesman DeWayne Peevy said he gave passes to 26 NBA officials for Saturday’s game against North Carolina. That's believed to be a record for a UK game, at least in recent seasons, he said.

That the NBA and its players' union reached a new collective bargaining agreement reduced the request for passes from 58.

Of the thought of trying to fit 58 NBA officials in Rupp Arena, Peevy said, "I was losing sleep."

Peevy also issued 309 media credentials. When UNC came to Rupp Arena two years ago, he issued 308 media credentials.